Life is full of twists and turns, and it is important to be prepared for any possibility. Having adequate life insurance is an important safety net to have in place should something go wrong.Yet the gap between what we need and what we have, has...
It’s life insurance awareness week, and so the Financial Services Council has taken the opportunity to highlight the most common causes of life insurance claims using KPMG analysis of Australian insurance data. According to the Financial Services Council’s senior policy manager for life insurance, Nick Kirwan,...
With many young Australians being forced to stay at home longer due to financial constraints, an advocacy group has proposed raising the age of dependency for health insurance as a way to save these Australians up to $12,600. In a conversation with nestegg, Members Health Fund...
With the cost of living on the rise, it’s more important than ever to have a financial safety net that protects you and your family in case the unexpected happens. Most Australian employees have some form of life insurance, often through their superannuation fund, but many...
Anyone looking to purchase home and contents insurance need to be aware of a number of must-dos and common mistakes. When it comes to home and contents insurance, loyalty rarely pays off, but research doesn't always pay off. Australians possessed almost 25 million household insurance policies in...
Did you know advised individuals are more likely to be successful when making an insurance claim? Here’s why. Andrew Zbik, a senior financial planner with Creation Wealth, has conceded that insurance “is a complex thing”. “Different insurance policies cover you for different events. The right combination of insurance...
The holidays are traditionally a time to relax and reflect on the importance of family. They are also an opportune moment to think about how you can care for and protect your family all year round. When you are enjoying the summer break with your loved...
When you are young, healthy and just starting your working life the last thing on your mind is life insurance. In your 20s and 30s your financial focus is more likely to be on saving for a car, holidays, a home or the birth of...
Living through COVID-19 has brought many challenges and shifting priorities as we deal with the financial impacts of the pandemic, and that includes the issue of life insurance. On the one hand, the pandemic has highlighted the importance of life cover. On the other, those who...
It probably comes as no surprise to anyone that there is a significant underinsurance gap between what we would need to maintain our standard of living should the unthinkable happen, and what we are actually covered for in the way of insurance. Australia is one of...
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Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.